Bibliophilia and the Philosophers' Degrees

It Wasn't Supposed To Be Like This - Howl's Moving Castle


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In this episode, your hosts climb aboard Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. They discuss Eldest Daughter Syndrome and how we should all try harder to carpe diem before we turn ninety. Anastasia reveals how Aristotle was a misogynist and his logic ultimately led to the various witch hunts of Europe and New England. Finally, your hosts ask, why do we make women the big bad in so many children's stories?

Digressions include Miss Honey, everyone's star signs, and sex demons.


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https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Aristotle-Witchcraft-And-Witch-Hunts/

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Bibliophilia and the Philosophers' DegreesBy Anastasia & Megan